Vaisala
Sensors and measurement devices for weather, environmental, and industrial applications
Description
Vaisala’s sensors and measurement devices are designed for weather, environmental, and industrial applications (e.g., humidity, pressure, temperature, wind, etc.). Among the offering is CO₂, humidity, temperature and air-quality sensors for greenhouse, livestock and indoor farming climate control, agricultural water/precipitation and weather stations, inline process measurement tools for food and beverage processing like Brix/total solids, dew point and concentration measurement to support production, storage, transport quality and efficiency.
Technology
Vaisala pairs its high-precision measurement hardware with a suite of advanced software and digital technologies that turn raw environmental data into actionable insights: for example, IRIS Focus is a web-based remote-sensing platform that integrates data from weather radars, wind lidars, lightning networks and satellite sources to visualize conditions, track storms, generate alerts, and support decision-making in sectors like aviation and meteorology; meanwhile, the Xweather platform (including APIs, forecasting tools, mapping and visualization software) delivers real-time, historical and forecast weather and environmental data for businesses, utilities, road management, renewable energy forecasting, and risk applications, all as subscription-based digital services alongside traditional measurement systems.
Target
Vaisala targets large B2B and institutional customers across sectors that rely on high-quality environmental and industrial data and systems — including national meteorological and hydrological services, aviation authorities and airports, defense and road transport agencies, energy and renewable energy operators, process industries (like life sciences, automotive, electronics), building automation, and other enterprises needing precise measurement and weather/environmental intelligence to improve safety, efficiency and decision-making. Vaisala has offices in about 17–18 countries worldwide spanning Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and beyond.
Business model
Vaisala operates through a mix of direct offices, partners and distributors. Revenue is generated from one-time hardware purchases, licensing of data products, and long-term service and maintenance contracts. Training and capacity-building services are provided as part of service agreements or as standalone professional services.
Impact
The solution supports climate-smart agriculture by enabling precise monitoring of weather and environmental conditions, contributing to improved irrigation management, reduced input losses, and more informed crop management decisions. Over 1 million sensors are manufactured every year, according to the company’s website,
Four Betters
Better environment
Better production
